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Kentucky vs. Tennessee prediction: Why Tennessee is favored to win women's college basketball matchup [1/22/2026]
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Written by Ryan Leaver, Senior Sports and Betting Editor
Get Kentucky vs Tennessee predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Tennessee will take on Kentucky in women's college basketball action at Thompson-Boling Arena on Thursday, commencing at 6:30 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' new women's basketball model projects Tennessee as the most likely winner of the Kentucky vs. Tennessee game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including best bets and picks.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee prediction: Who will win?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's women's basketball matchup between Kentucky and Tennessee 10,000 times as part of our women's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Tennessee a 68% chance of defeating Kentucky.
According to our model, the 141.5-point over/under has a 55% chance of going over.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee odds
We have researched the best women's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Kentucky | Tennessee |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +3.5 (-110) | -3.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +142 | -170 |
| Total | o141.5 (-110) | u141.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Tennessee -3.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Tennessee | -170 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -110 |
According to our women's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Tennessee to win.
Kentucky vs. Tennessee game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's women's basketball game between Tennessee and Kentucky at Thompson-Boling Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:30 PM ET.
- Who: Kentucky vs. Tennessee
- Date: Thursday, January 22, 2026
- Time: 6:30 PM ET/3:30PM PT
- Venue: Thompson-Boling Arena
Conclusion
We predict Tennessee, with a 68% win probability, will likely beat Kentucky on Thursday.
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Ryan Leaver uses advanced statistical models and simulations to predict outcomes and provide predictions for the NBA, NFL, college football, college basketball, and soccer. He offers detailed game previews, best bets, props, and futures articles.
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